MARY NELL GRAVES

Mary Nell Graves, 86, formerly from Monterey, LA and a resident of Patterson, died Sunday, December 21, 2025.
She is survived by two daughters, Rita (Marvin) Taylor, with whom she lived with for the past five years, and Dorothy (Dale) Beavers of Harrison, AR; two sons, Larry (Charnell) Graves of Corpus Christi, TX and Gerald (Martha) Graves of Victoria, TX; one brother, Wendell (Amy) Thornton of Winnsboro, LA; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Graves; her parents, John and Myrtle Bougues; her son, Billy Thomas Jr.; daughters, Kat Case, Teresa Whitehead, and Sharon Butler; and great grandson, Elijah Taylor.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson with visiting hours beginning at 10:00 AM. Bro. Tim Mayon will conduct the services. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Patterson Protestant Cemetery.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (337) 395-7873.